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Bali

I Don't Want New Shoes

Playing a game of soccer at school, Bali's running shoes start to fall apart. When his mom arrives to pick him up, she sees his shoes and takes him shopping for new ones. But Bali doesn't want a new pair, for he loves his old ones. In his dream, Bali meets a wacky clown who is desperately looking for his new clown shoes. With Bali's help, he finds them. Bali then sees just how new shoes can make a difference, as the clown does all kinds of tricks and acrobatic moves. Back in 'reality', Bali picks...[see more] some new shoes. The next day, with his new shoes on, Bali plays his best game of soccer.

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series description

Bali, a resolutely modern preschooler, lives a resolutely modern life in the big city. With a most un-stereotypical family, Bali faces the world inquisitively, sometimes shyly, never recklessly, and always enthusiastically. Both of Bali's parents work, and Bali's dad takes a very active role in handling the family's daily grind. The triumphs and concerns of Bali deal with many of today's social issues for children: nannies, divorce and little everyday traumas such as going back to school and first sleepovers. Targeted to pre-schoolers, the animated series BALI features a painterly graphic style with bold colors, along with a strong musical score and original songs designed to encourage movement. Each half-hour episode focuses on a theme, including helping those in need, dealing with new experiences, asking for help, facing a challenge and following instructions.